I tend to play nurses and waitresses and policewomen. Allison Tolman nurseplaypolicewoman Change image and share on social
I've always had a day job and never been just acting. Allison Tolman actdayhave Change image and share on social
There are a few directors as a young person where I was kind of like, 'Well, these are a sure bet.' The Coens, Paul Thomas Anderson, Wes Anderson. Allison Tolman andersonbetcoens Change image and share on social
I don't think you realize how often on television people are not like anyone we know or have known. Allison Tolman peoplerealizetelevision Change image and share on social
Maybe to my own detriment, but I watched all of 'Fargo' probably more than once. And I tend to be a little critical of myself. But I can also let things go. So I can think, 'Well, that moment didn't read as well as I thought it would,' but it doesn't keep me up at night. Allison Tolman criticaldetrimentfargo share on social
I need an office and a place I can sit down to get away from television and just write. Allison Tolman officeplacesit Change image and share on social
I'm aware me getting a role out of Chicago as a complete unknown is an insane anomaly, so I knew I'd have to get out here to L.A. as soon as the door opened. Allison Tolman anomalyawarechicago Change image and share on social
I taped my original audition for 'Fargo' with my agency in Chicago, Stewart Talent. Allison Tolman agencyauditionchicago Change image and share on social
When you go in to do a screen test, you negotiate your contract and sign all your paperwork before you even get on a plane. Allison Tolman contractnegotiatepaperwork Change image and share on social
For me and accent work, I think once you've figured out where that energy is, where the sound is in your throat or your mouth, it's a whole lot easier to do. Allison Tolman accenteasyenergy Change image and share on social